What are Closing Costs?
There are certain standard costs associated with closing the sale of a house. Buyers and sellers almost always share these closing costs, as specified in the real estate sales contract.
Many of the costs associated with buying residential real estate are associated with getting a mortgage loan. Since Sky Apply Mortgage, Inc has extensive experience with closings and mortgages, we often explain the details of closing costs.
Loan Estimate (LE)
Very soon after you submit your application, we will give you a "Loan Estimate" of your closing costs. The closing costs specified in the Loan Estimate are estimated based on our experience with mortgage loans, but costs often vary by small amounts between the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We go over Loan Estimates with buyers every day, so we are happy to answer your questions about closing costs.
Below is a fairly generic list of costs for buying residential real estate. We will always provide you with a specific list of your closing costs when we provide your Loan Estimate.
Standard Closing Costs
Loan-Related Costs
- Escrow Fees
- Taxes
- Loan Origination Fee
- Points — A fee paid to lower your interest rate (optional)
- Appraisal Fee
- Credit Report
- Up-front Interest Payment
Property Taxes
- Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
- Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
- Flood / Quake Insurance
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
- Title Insurance
Sky Apply Mortgage, Inc can answer questions about these closing costs. Give us a call at 8132007931.